THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MUSEUM - APPOMATTOXWINTER HOURS: Starting December 1, the museum will only be open Thurs. through Sunday except the two weeks from Dec, 24 to Jan. 4 and will be open on the Mondays for MLK and President's Day. This will go through the end of February.
159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522
434.352.5791

All sites are closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day, and close at 2pm on Christmas Eve. We are open every other day (weather permitting). Click one of the locations below for site-specific information and directions.

Directions

Historic Tredegar

Historic Tredegar is located on downtown Richmond's riverfront near Brown's Island and Belle Isle. The Museum shares the 8.9 acre site with the Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center. Free parking in our lot is included with admission.

We are still open during construction of our new Museum building, though the walkway from the parking lot to our entrance has been altered. Please call 804-649-1861 ext. 149 if you have any trouble finding us.

The James River Park System features a multitude of recreational opportunities, many of which are accessible directly from Historic Tredegar.

The White House of the Confederacy

The White House of the Confederacy is located at 12th and Clay Streets in Richmond's historic Court End neighborhood, about three blocks from the State Capitol. The White House offers free parking in the VCU Medical Center Visitors Deck located on 12th St. (just bring your ticket with you for validation- the deck is also free on weekends). Once you have parked make sure you go back up to the top level of the deck and when you exit the building, the White House is just across the street.

The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox

The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox is located at the intersection of US 460 and State Route 24, just down the road from the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. There is ample free parking on-site.